# Eva Longoria’s $55,000 fund for six women grows to $525,000 in loans, supporting 150 jobs

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-18T16:38:41+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2013-eva-longorias-foundation-and-a-california-lender-started-a-55000-fund-for-six-women-a-decade-later-it-had-generated-nearly-525000-in-loans-and-helped-create-or-maintain-150-jobs/articleshow/135031722.cms
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/eva-longoria-s-55-000-fund-for-six-women-grows-to-525-000-in-loans-sup-884cf2/

Eva Longoria’s foundation and nonprofit lender Accessity launched a $55,000 loan fund in 2013 to help six Latina entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses. Since then, the initiative has facilitated 65 loans worth nearly $525,000 and helped create or maintain 150 jobs. A new three-year, $500,000 grant will expand business training and financial support for Latina entrepreneurs.

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